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Iran's supreme leader remains invisible for 6 months into war


A woman walks next to a banner with a picture of Iran's Supreme Leader

Bangladesh seeks priority Qatar LNG supply after Hormuz reopening


Bangladesh on Friday urged Qatar to accord priority to LNG supplies to

Nepal-Tibet floods: Death toll climbs to 547, rescuers search for 1,400 missing


Rescue teams waded through mud on Thursday searching for more than 1,400

Over 53,500 arrested in nationwide police crackdown in 4 months


Police have arrested 53,518 people in a nationwide special operation conducted over

Ismail Ould elected OIC secretary general


Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed has been elected new secretary general of the

Measles-like symptoms claim 5 more lives


Five more children died with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours until 8:00am

Rohingya genocide case: ICJ verdict expected in October


The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is expected to deliver its verdict

Death toll crosses 350, over 1,500 missing


Damaged houses stand precariously near the swollen, debris-choked banks of the Trishuli river after flash floods in Nepal's

Authorized dealers allowed to issue bank guarantees


Bangladesh Bank (BB) has allowed authorized dealers (ADs) of foreign exchange to

EC to announce schedule for local govt polls by Sept


Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Thursday said the Commission

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South Korea president to address nation at 0100 GMT: office


South Korea's embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol will address

Sri Lankan leftist leader to take office after landslide election win


Sri Lanka's first leftist president will be sworn into

South Korea fires warning shots after new border incursion


Seoul's military said Friday it had fired warning shots

China accused of targeting overseas citizens for political activism


China is targeting citizens studying abroad for their political

Floods in Indonesia's South Sulawesi kill 14


Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain have killed

"Nobody Is Scared": Congress Says Decision On Amethi, Raebareli In 24 Hours


The Congress is all set to end the suspense over Lok Sabha candidates for the prestigious Amethi and Raebareli

India LS polls: Modi asks people to vote in record numbers


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged voters

4 dead, 19 missing after boat capsizes in Indian Kashmir


Four people died and at least 19 more were

Narendra Modi congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Eid


 In a letter to Hon’ble Prime Minister Sheikh

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Colorful procession in capital marking 416 years of Dhaka


A colorful procession was brought out in the capital on Friday showcasing the rich

Law minister urges aspiring lawyers to focus on skills, not money


Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md. Asaduzzaman has urged young lawyers

Kamrangirchar Iron Bridge now open only for pedestrians


Dhaka South City Corporation's (DSCC) Kamrangirchar Iron Bridge, a key connecting bridge

Bangladesh to import 480,000 tons of potash fertilizer from Canada


Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) will import 480,000 tons of potash fertilizer

Jahan Ara Begum’s 20th Death Anniversary today


A special prayer gathering is being held today in Dhaka to mark

Accelerate youth for equality: Speakers stress


Preventive gender-based violence, building the organizational capacity, leadership, and strategic planning of

US Ambassador, LGRD Minister Meet to Explore Areas of Bilateral


US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen called on Local Government and Rural Development

Ex Home Minister Mahabbat Jan Chowdhury passes away


Mahabbat Jan Chowdhury, who served as Home Minister during the rule of

Courtesy Meeting Between Civil Aviation Minister and Ansar-VDP Director General


Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M. Rashiduzzaman Millat received a courtesy call

Govt to be more efficient with AI use: Zabihullah


Public Administration Adviser and BNP Standing Committee member Md. Ismail Zabihullah has

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In A Tit-For-Tat Move, New Delhi Removes Encroachments Outside Pak High Commission


The action comes three days after Pakistani authorities reportedly removed protective security barricades outside

How Pak-Backed Handler Shahzad Bhatti Built Online Terror Network


Indian agencies arrested more than 250 people from 14 states over

Ex-Pakistan Minister's Threatening Remark Against India


Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed, who served as Pakistan's Interior Minister in the Imran

Trump promised a sex-trafficking crackdown. His Justice Department hasn't delivered


A new banner depicting US President Donald Trump is put up on the Department

White House revokes visa of Brazil's US ambassador


The US has revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador to Washington, according to a state department official, marking another

'True treasure of the world': Rubio hails Taj Mahal during visit


US Secretary of State Marco Rubio with his wife Jeanette D. Rubio and US Ambassador

Iran defence ministry says US seeks 'face-saving' way out of war


Iran's defence ministry on Saturday said the United States was seeking a "face-saving" way to exit the war, as

Bangladesh-origin Doly Begum wins by-elections in Canada


Doly Begum, the former New Democrat MPP for Scarborough Southwest who shocked the party

US is likely to reach a deal with Cuba soon: Reports


US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States could soon reach a deal with Cuba or

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13th Bangladesh Parliamentary Session Begins With A Rejuvenated Resonance


13th Bangladeshi Parliamentary session began on March 12, 2026. It was on February 12,

Are Bangladeshis an Ungrateful Nation? 1971, Memory and the Moral Test of Our Time


K N Ahad Bangladesh was not born through negotiation or compromise. It was born through blood,

International Voices Overlooked as Bangladesh Prepares to Vote


 Razib PervezAs Bangladesh organizes to cast their votes, the upcoming election has drawn substantial consideration

Why Cooperation Still Matters in An Age of Disorder


 As the world approaches 2026, optimism is in short supply. Armed conflicts are raging across roughly 50 countries.

The Institutional Crowd Around SDG 6: Time for Coherence in the Global Water Agenda


Mohammad Zobair Hasan Each September, world leaders converge at the United Nations in New York. In 2025, they

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US administrators are rubbing tech enterprises on the wrong side of the shoulders


London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan is inviting San Francisco-based artificial intelligence (AI)

Industries brace for hard times in the middle of energy scarcities


Bangladesh has started experiencing a fuel crisis more than a week after

Echoes of The Earth: The Undying Spirit of Zia’s Canal Revolution


President Ziaur Rahman was an architect of dreams, a man of the soil.  Having drenched the earth with

Metropolitan University in Sylhet: Where A Piece of My Heart Still Hangs Around


It was June 2012. I was spending holidays at home in a slightly carefree

Institutions in our countries don't teach pupils to look beyond the box


When it comes to private universities, most people uphold the opinion that

Our cerebral faculties can't be exceeded by manmade devices


This editorial is about humans and the interactions that this intelligent mammal

Oval Office Can’t Persuade Europe to Gulp Down Far Right Sentiments


Mahfuz Ul Hasib ChowdhuryUS President Donald Trump has significantly shifted US politics by

India’s Maritime Vision: From SAGAR to Indo-Pacific to MAHASAGAR


   Suchitra Durai A decade ago, on 12 March 2015, while commissioning in Mauritius the

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Bangladesh delegation participates in Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026


A high-level Bangladeshi delegation took part in the Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026,

Khurshid Alam appointed Islami Bank Chairman


Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Sunday appointed former deputy governor Md Khurshid Alam as the independent director and chairman of

Vested groups are conspiring to jeopardize forex market: BB


Bangladesh Bank (BB) has smelt a plot of vested groups to destabilize

KFC Spreads Joy Among Underprivileged Children with ‘Eidi for Angels’


To spread joy among underprivileged children during the holy month of Ramadan, KFC Bangladesh organized

BB officers frustrate over no visible progress in BB's full autonomy


Bangladesh Bank (BB) officers expressed their frustration over no visible progress in two key financial

TECNO launches MEGAPAD SE in Bangladesh


Global AI-driven innovative technology brand TECNO has officially unveiled the TECNO MEGAPAD SE, a feature-rich entry-level tablet designed to deliver

Bangladesh’s Tech Delegation Participates in DigiTech ASEAN Thailand 2025


A Bangladeshi delegation of 12+ BASIS member companies successfully participatedin DigiTech ASEAN Thailand 2025. The event was hosted by

IFIC Bank signed a(MoU with Japan Bangladesh Friendship Medical


IFIC Bank PLC has signed a Memorandumof Understanding (MoU) with Japan Bangladesh Friendship

Evercare Hospital Chattogram Observes World Diabetes Day


Evercare Hospital Chattogram, the port city’s leading multi-specialty healthcare provider, organized an insightful Health Talks

Arabia food festival 'Taste of Arabia' inaugurated by Hotel Westin Dhaka


The Westin Dhaka, in partnership with City Bank PLC., proudly unveils its signature

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P.D. Singh, CEO of India & South Asia, SCB visits Bangladesh


P.D. Singh, ChiefExecutive Officer – India & South, Standard Chartered Bank recently visitedBangladesh. P.D. Singh was appointed

Mass Gathering of Former and Current Jagannath University Students Floods Kakrail


Bashir Shahriar, JnU Correspondent :Jagannath University (JnU) students have entered the third day

PPP Authority’s Divisional Conference Showcases Investment Potential in Renewable Energy and Tourism


The Public Private Partnership Authority (PPPA) successfully organized

SCB celebrate international women's day


Standard CharteredBangladesh and Friendship jointly hosted ‘Water, light and hope”, a specialphoto exhibition celebrating the occasion

itel P55 Launches in Bangladesh


itel, a leading global smart life

US inflation seen easing in July, lending Biden a reprieve


 US inflation is expected to have eased slightly in July, taking pressure

China lockdown worries hit Asian equity, crude markets


Asian markets and oil prices mostly fell Monday with a fresh Covid

Iran warns US against disrupting oil shipments to Venezuela


Iran’s foreign minister on Sunday warned the US against

Oil-hungry Asian nations pounce on low prices to build stockpiles


Some oil-hungry Asian nations are taking advantage of the

Samsung fears fall in profit as pandemic hits sales


Samsung Electronics Co on Wednesday said its operating profit

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BAT Bangladesh Welcomes Kakhaber Benidze as New Managing Director


Kakhaber Benidze has been appointed as the ManagingDirector of British American Tobacco Bangladesh PLC. effective 1stMay 2026.

Formal Inauguration of IFIC Bank ATM Booth at Shewrapara, Dhaka


Withthe aim of providing customers with easier, faster and uninterrupted bankingservices, IFIC Bank PLC formally inaugurated a new

Engineers urge science-based urban planning to achieve SDGs


Civil engineers, academics and policymakers on

BAT Bangladesh Secures Top Employer Certification for the Seventh Time


British American Tobacco BangladeshPLC. has once again been recognized as a Top Employer by

New KFC Curry Crunch: Bold Spices, Crunchy Goodness


Transcom Foods Limited, the sole franchisee of global brand KFC has been operating in Bangladesh

National workshop spotlights renewable energy barriers in climate-vulnerable regions


A national workshop on renewable energy was held today in the capital, bringing together subject

From Victory to Vision: How the First 120 Days Will Shape Bangladesh’s Governance and Growth Path


When a new government assumes officeafter a national election, public expectation extends far beyond a meretransfer of

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Legendary hockey player Abdus Sadeque passes away


Mr. Abdus Sadeque was the first captain of the Bangladesh National Hockey Team and the first  captain of

PSG forge modern dynasty with Champions League shootout triumph over Arsenal


Paris St Germain held their nerve in a cagey Champions League final to retain the title by beating Arsenal

Chapol congratulates Youth & Sports State Minister


World Archery Asia has offered its warmest congratulations and most sincere best wishes to Aminul Haque on his appointment

Jabed Ali’s BDCricTime Becomes a Government-Registered Media Platform in Bangladesh


BDCricTime has achieved a major milestone after receiving official registration from Bangladesh’s Ministry of Information

Starc becomes most prolific left-arm quick in Test history


Australian veteran Mitchell Starc became the most prolific left-arm paceman in Test history on Thursday, surpassing Pakistan great Wasim

Cristiano Ronaldo's son gets first Portugal under-15 call-up


Cristiano Ronaldo's eldest son has received his first international call-up, being named in the Portugal Under-15s squad for an

Bowlers, Wadhera shine as Punjab beats Bengaluru in IPL


Punjab Kings bowlers steamrolled through the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's batting order to secure a five-wicket victory in a rain-reduced

Bumrah named ICC Men's Player of the Month


 Indian star pacer Jasprit Bumrah  has triumphed over strong competition to win the ICC Men's Player of the Month

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National Fisheries Day Celebration in Kalapara


Gofran Palash, Kalapara (Patuakhali): Keeping

Five-Member Committee Formed to Probe Clash at RU


RU Correspondent:  Rajshahi University (RU)

'Lion fish' caught in fishing nets in Bay of Bengal


Gofran Palash, Kalapara (Patuakhali): A

5 houses completely destroyed in Kalapara by Boishakhi storm


Gofran Palash, Kalapara (Patuakhali): At

Nilsagar Express derailed in Bogura, At least 66 passengers have been injured


Nilsagar Express train derailed in Bogura, At least 66passengers have been injured.Many sustaining injuries after jumping from the

Massive traffic jam in Ishwarganj, public suffering at its peak


Md.Salim Ishwarganj (Mymensingh) Correspondent: In the Ishwarganj Municipal

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246 killed by lightning strikes this year


At least 246 people were killed by lightning strikes across the country from February 1 to August 30 this year,

One-in-three young people victim of online bullying: UN


Around one-in-three young people across 30 countries, including Bangladesh, India and Myanmar, say they have been bullied online while one-in-five

India actresses in US 'prostitution' racket


The arrest of an Indian couple in the US who allegedly ran a prostitution

Change Is You: Leaving Decisive Footmarks


How do you react when you see a fellow

Remembering legendary actor of Bangla cinema ‘Mahanayak’ Uttam Kumar


Uttam Kumar remains the biggest hero of Bengali cinema till date –

Does God exist? some scientists think they have proof


The question of whether a god exists is heating up in the 21st century.

Bride of ISIS: From 'happily ever after' to hell


Islam and Ahmed met online, looking for their "happily ever after" through a Muslim

India's anti-harassment squad : Helping or intruding


In Uttar Pradesh, a special police squad has been set up to fight eve

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Dengue gets indomitable with 342 new admissions in a day


The number of dengue patients is on the rise recently. According to the DGHS,

Working to uncover real reason of quadruple murders: RpMP Commissioner


Newly appointed Rangpur Metropolitan Police (RpMP) Commissioner Mahbubur Rashid has said the

Ministers, state ministers, whips assigned to oversee development activities


The government has assigned ministers, state ministers and whips of the Parliament

BD and China sign MoU to strengthen vocational education, training


Officials of Bangladesh and China ink a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the

Vladimir Putin congratulates President Mirza Fakhrul


Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Bangladesh's new President Mirza Fakhrul Islam

Imran's sons say authorities are 'trying to kill him'


Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan's sons have accused the authorities of

President vows to uphold non-partisan role in discharging state duties


President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir speaks at the Durbar Hall of Bangabhaban in the

Bangladesh-Saudi ties set for stronger economic partnership


State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir meets Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin

Russian-speaking cybercriminals used SpaceX's Cursor AI tool to hack seven companies


Workers at Israeli startup Gambit Security sit at their desks at the company's offices in Tel Aviv, Israel

US Congressional aides visit Rohingya camps, meet RRRC


Thousands of Rohingya refugees have been living in Hakimpara refugee camp in Cox's Bazar. -UN News

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